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Marco Island
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Marco Island is a city and island in Collier County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,879 inhabitants at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. census bureau is 15,828 inhabitants. The town was incorporated in 1998. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.3 square kilometers.
Marco Island is the largest and most northern of Florida's 10,000 islands. It has a mix of single family homes and high rise condominiums. The island was developed by the Deltona Corporation in the 1960s. It was founded by the Mackle Family, Deltona gained national notoriety for Marco Island's success as a project. The Mackle Company was the largest homebuilder in the United States from 1958 through 1961. Although some of the homes on Marco Island are considered inland because they are not directly on the water, most single family homes are directly on a canal or waterway and have their own boat docks with boat lifts.
In the city the population was spread out with 10.9 percent under the age of 18, 3.1 percent from 18 to 24, 14.5 percent from 25 to 44, 33.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 38.4 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
Marco Island is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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